Job Description

Description:

You\xe2\x80\x99re needed. Like never before!

At VHA Home HealthCare, we care about each other as much as our clients.

Founded in 1925, VHA is a not-for-profit, charitable organization made up of over 3,000 diverse professionals - nurses, personal support workers, rehab therapists, home support workers, and more. Together we provide high quality care with great heart to vulnerable populations in the communities we serve. In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about providing spectacular care.

We are currently seeking:

Registered Nurses (RNs) for the morning, evening, and overnight shifts for the Kew Beach program (located at 500 Kingston Rd Toronto, ON M4L 1V3). Nurses will work in a 72-bed congregate care setting supporting cognitively impaired and/or mental health clients. Nurses for this program are also eligible for a $5 Top Up premium per hourly rate.

*$2000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME NURSES*

Current Program Hiring Needs:

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Days/ Mornings/ Evenings/ Overnights + Weekends

Shift hours:

• Morning (7:30 \xe2\x80\x93 15:30)

• Evenings (15:30-23:30)

• Over-Nights (23:30-7:30)

• Weekends Evening/ Night Shifts - Weekly or Biweekly Available

Required Skills:

• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university

• Minimum 2 years of experience for RN positions

• Membership in your Professional Association preferred (RNAO)

• First Aid/CPR

• Good communication and documentation skills

• Knowledge of the community

• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care

• Physically able to provide safe and timely client care

• Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling

• Proven ability to care for multiple clients in a fast, team based environment

• Knowledge and experience in supporting geriatric clients

Why Work at VHA?

• VHA has over 90 years of experience providing high quality care you can be proud of

• A stimulating, client and family focused work environment

• A variety of full-time and part time positions

• We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning

• Competitive compensation and paid orientation

• Eligible staff are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package

• Pension is available to eligible staff

• A confidential, free Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff and service providers

• We foster a supportive, and respectful team environment

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at VHA Home Healthcare to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A fully vaccinated person means you have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, at least 14 days prior to your start date and you will need to provide proof by submitting a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Administration Receipts or government vaccination passport. VHA Home HealthCare will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.

How to Apply:

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA Home HealthCare is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We\xe2\x80\x99ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

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VHA Home HealthCare